RedKey Realty Leaders merges with RE Source, launches commercial division

RedKey Realty Leaders has announced a merger with RE Source LLC, a boutique commercial brokerage founded in 2001.

The partnership, finalized on July 5, marks the official launch of RedKey’s commercial real estate division and adds a new office location in St. Louis.

The merger brings seven commercial agents from RE Source to RedKey’s existing team of approximately 200 residential agents.

With the addition, RedKey aims to provide expanded services for both residential and commercial clients across the St. Louis region.

“This partnership launches RedKey’s Commercial Real Estate Division and allows us to expand our service offerings to current clients while creating new training opportunities for our agents,” Jill Butler, CEO and founder of RedKey Realty Leaders, said in a statement. “Our clients often want to lease space or purchase buildings for professional or investment purposes — and now we can help them do that.

“We’re also introducing a dedicated training path for agents who want to specialize in commercial transactions, led by former RE Source professionals.”

RE Source founder and CEO Jaymes Dearing said the move brings enhanced support to his team.

“I’ve admired what Jill has built with RedKey for a long time. It’s time my agents had the same independent brokerage experience they’re used to, with the enhanced support of a larger, well-respected firm. RedKey is the right partner,” Dearing said.

The deal follows RedKey mergers with other real estate groups — continuing its growth as one of the largest independent brokerages in the region.